Former MLB All-Star Ender Inciarte made waves over the weekend — not for anything on the baseball field, but for speaking out about what he viewed as an inappropriate experience aboard a Disney Cruise. The retired outfielder, known for his stellar defense and 2017 All-Star season, took to social media to express frustration over what he described as adult behavior clashing with family-friendly expectations.
“Hey @DisneyCruise… love your cruises! Except for the part that there are men dressed as women,” Inciarte posted on X. “Thought you already got over it.”
Hey @DisneyCruise.. love your cruises! Except for the part that there are man dressed as woman… 🤦♂️ thought you already got over it..
— Ender Inciarte (@enderinciartem) December 21, 2025
That simple sentence — blunt, maybe inelegant — was enough to trigger a predictable storm of backlash. But unlike so many celebrities who issue fast apologies the moment controversy stirs, Inciarte didn’t back down. He clarified that his concern stemmed from personal convictions, not hate: “It wasn’t hatred or a personal attack. It was an opinion based on my convictions. I believe in respecting everyone, but also in calling things by their name without mockery or contempt.”
At the core of his concern was what he framed as a parental instinct — wanting to shield his child from environments he believes are confusing or inappropriate for young kids. “All I am saying is having my kid enter a place where a 6ft tall guy is dressed as a woman and acting like one would traumatize my kid on a family cruise. I don’t think it’s hate — I just don’t want to normalize that behavior.”
No fue odio ni ataque personal. Fue una opinión basada en mis convicciones. Creo en respetar a todos, pero también en llamar las cosas por su nombre sin burlas ni desprecio. Vivir en paz no significa callar la conciencia. Que estes bien campeon!
— Ender Inciarte (@enderinciartem) December 21, 2025
It’s a sentiment that, while controversial in today’s cultural landscape, reflects an increasingly common frustration among parents who feel traditional boundaries are being erased — not debated, but simply removed — especially in spaces that are marketed explicitly as family entertainment. Disney, already in the crosshairs of the culture war for its stance on gender and identity in media, now finds itself facing fresh scrutiny, not from politicians, but from everyday parents — and in this case, a former professional athlete with a sizable platform.
No. I’ve been saved from that thanks to Jesus! 😁
— Ender Inciarte (@enderinciartem) December 21, 2025
Inciarte’s remarks drew support from conservative circles, including Save Women’s Sports advocate Payton McNabb, who’s been a vocal critic of trans participation in women’s athletics. Like Inciarte, she’s framed her stance not as exclusionary, but as protective of spaces meant for biological women and girls — a theme that resonates with many Americans who feel drowned out by corporate and media narratives insisting there is no debate.
It’s worth noting that Inciarte didn’t name specific performers, shows, or incidents aboard the cruise — and Disney has not commented publicly on the matter. Still, his post struck a cultural nerve, largely because he voiced what many families feel but hesitate to say aloud: that the modern push for total inclusivity may be crossing into the realm of ideological imposition — particularly when it surfaces in spaces designed for children.
Then where is my hate? All i am saying is having my kid enter a place where a 6ft tall guy is dressed as a woman and acting like one would traumatize my kid on a family cruise. I don’t think it’s hate i just don’t want to normalize that behavior..
— Ender Inciarte (@enderinciartem) December 21, 2025
He may be retired from the game, but with one post, Ender Inciarte stepped up to the plate in a much larger cultural contest — and whether you agree with him or not, he didn’t miss the ball.
